History ComicBook / MarvelLegacy

[[caption-width-right:350:Legacy and classic heroes, side by side. [[note]]From left to right, clockwise: [[ComicBook/MsMarvel Captain Marvel]], ComicBook/{{Deadpool}}, ComicBook/{{Ironheart}}, [[ComicBook/IncredibleHulk Bruce Banner]], ComicBook/AmericaChavez, ComicBook/BlackBolt, [[ComicBook/SpiderMan Peter Parker]], ComicBook/{{Moon Girl|AndDevilDinosaur}}, ComicBook/IronMan & [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]], [[ComicBook/TotallyAwesomeHulk Amadeus Cho]], [[ComicBook/KamalaKhan Ms. Marvel]], ComicBook/TheFalcon, [[ComicBook/FantasticFour The Thing]], ComicBook/StarLord, ComicBook/SquirrelGirl, [[ComicBook/Thor2014 Jane Foster]], ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, [[ComicBook/{{X 23}} Wolverine]] & ComicBook/MilesMorales[[/note]]]]

* ''ComicBook/{{Avengers|2016}}'' -- Worlds Collide as the Avengers team up with the [[ComicBook/Champions2016 Champions]] to save the Earth from the High Evolutionary! Written by Mark Waid with art by Jesus Saiz; legacy numbering starts at #672.

* ''ComicBook/MikeCostasVenom'' [[note]]continuing from ''Venom'' (vol. 3) #6[[/note]] -- The Lethal Protector returns. Written by Mike Costa with art by Gerardo Sandoval; legacy numbering starts at #150.

* CoversAlwaysLie: A number of covers for the one-shot features Thor in either his classic costume or JMS-era outfit and wielding Mjölnir. Thor wouldn't reclaim his name until the end of the Jane Foster as Thor era; [[spoiler:thanks to how Jane's tenure ended, he wouldn't be able to use Mjölnir until he reforges it in the climax of ''ComicBook/WarOfTheRealms''; and as of ''ComicBook/DonnyCatesThor'', while he's back to having his body intact and long hair, Thor's yet to return to ''either'' of those aforementioned outfits.]]

** ''[[ComicBook/NickSpencersCaptainAmerica Captain America: Sam Wilson]]'' and ''ComicBook/CaptainAmericaSteveRogers'' merge to form ''Captain America'' for one last issue before picking up as that singular title under a new creative team.

* ''[[ComicBook/ImmortalIronFist Iron Fist]]'' -- K'un-Lun is in danger and Iron Fist must gain the help of the reformed mutant Sabretooth! Written by Ed Brisson and drawn by Mike Perkins; legacy numbering starts at #73.

* ''ComicBook/{{Luke Cage|HeroForHire}}'' -- Luke Cage is arrested for a crime he didn't commit. Again! Written by David Walker and drawn by Nelson Blake; legacy numbering starts at #166.

* CoversAlwaysLie: A number of covers for the one-shot features Thor in either his classic costume or JMS-era outfit and wielding Mjölnir. Thor wouldn't reclaim his name until the end of the Jane Foster as Thor era; [[spoiler:thanks to how Jane's tenure ended, he wouldn't be able to use Mjölnir until he reforges it in the climax of ''ComicBook/WarOfTheRealms''; and as of ''ComicBook/Thor2020'', while he's back to having his body intact and long hair, Thor's yet to return to either of those aforementioned outfits.]]

* CoversAlwaysLie: A number of covers for the one-shot features Thor in either his classic costume or JMS-era outfit and wielding Mjölnir rather than the costumes and hammers he actually uses during this time.

''Marvel Legacy'' is the short-lived 2017 relaunch of Creator/MarvelComics, set in the wake of the massive ''ComicBook/SecretEmpire'' crossover event earlier that summer. As was the case with its predecessors, Marvel Legacy is not a {{continuity reboot}}; instead, new books will be published, while existing titles/characters may be refreshed with new creative teams and status quos.

[[folder:General Developments]]
Some titles and characters confirmed to be getting some emphasis during Marvel Legacy include:
* The classic heroes are back to classic status quos and legacy numbering.
* The legacy and newer heroes will also remain in focus.
* The return of a Marvel mainstay.
* The return of corner boxes.
* The continuation of the X-Men and Inhumans [=ResurrXion=].
[[/folder]]

[[folder:Marvel Legacy]]

The following titles will launch or continue during this phase, listed with their original creative teams. '''Bolded''' titles are ongoing.

Compare to 2016's ComicBook/DCRebirth, a similar relaunch of Marvel's [[Creator/DCComics distinguished competition]].

''Marvel Legacy'' is the 2017 relaunch of Creator/MarvelComics, set in the wake of the massive ''ComicBook/SecretEmpire'' crossover event earlier that summer. As was the case with its predecessors, Marvel Legacy is not a {{continuity reboot}}; instead, new books will be published, while existing titles/characters may be refreshed with new creative teams and status quos.

Following the appointment of C.B. Cebulski to the position of editor-in-chief, Marvel announced the "[[ComicBook/MarvelAFreshStart A Fresh Start]]" relaunch in February 2018.

[[caption-width-right:350:Legacy and classic heroes, side by side. [[note]]From left to right, clockwise: [[ComicBook/MsMarvel Captain Marvel]], ComicBook/{{Deadpool}}, ComicBook/{{Ironheart}}, [[ComicBook/TheHulk Bruce Banner]], ComicBook/AmericaChavez, ComicBook/BlackBolt, [[ComicBook/SpiderMan Peter Parker]], ComicBook/{{Moon Girl|AndDevilDinosaur}}, ComicBook/IronMan & ComicBook/{{Thor}}, [[ComicBook/TotallyAwesomeHulk Amadeus Cho]], [[ComicBook/KamalaKhan Ms. Marvel]], ComicBook/TheFalcon, [[ComicBook/FantasticFour The Thing]], ComicBook/StarLord, ComicBook/SquirrelGirl, [[ComicBook/Thor2014 Jane Foster]], ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, [[ComicBook/{{X 23}} Wolverine]] & ComicBook/MilesMorales[[/note]]]]

* ''Invincible ComicBook/IronMan'' -- When Tony Stark's comatose body goes missing, ComicBook/{{Ironheart}} and SelfDemonstrating/DoctorDoom prepare to fight for his legacy. Written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Stefano Caselli; legacy numbering starts at #593.

* ''ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk'' [[note]]replacing ''ComicBook/TotallyAwesomeHulk''[[/note]] -- Amadeus Cho lands in familiar territory: ComicBook/PlanetHulk. Written by Greg Pak and drawn by Greg Land; legacy numbering starts at #709.

* ''ComicBook/IronFist'' -- K'un-Lun is in danger and Iron Fist must gain the help of the reformed mutant Sabretooth! Written by Ed Brisson and drawn by Mike Perkins; legacy numbering starts at #73.

* ''ComicBook/LukeCage'' -- Luke Cage is arrested for a crime he didn't commit. Again! Written by David Walker and drawn by Nelson Blake; legacy numbering starts at #166.

** [[spoiler:The original Wolverine is revived at the end of the one-shot.]]

* '''''ComicBook/TheUnbeatableSquirrelGirl''''' -- When Squirrel Girl learns of a planet in trouble, she must call on Loki: Sorcerer Supreme to get her there. What's the worst that can happen?. Continuing at #27.

* '''''ComicBook/MoonGirlAndDevilDinosaur''''' -- When the Silver Surfer comes to warn Earth of an ancient cosmic menace, Lunella must team up with The Thing and the Human Torch (and H.E.R.B.I.E.) to become the Fantastic Three! Written by Brandon Montclare with art by Natacha Bustos; continuing at #25.

* '''''[[ComicBook/Champions2016 Champions]]''''' -- Worlds Collide continue as the Champions must walk the walk to prove themselves to their former mentors! Written by Mark Waid and drawn by Humberto Ramos; continuing at #13.

* RetroactiveLegacy: The one-shot introduces the Avengers 1000,000 B.C., who consisted of Thor's father Odin, Agamotto (the first Sorcerer Supreme), and past versions of ComicBook/BlackPanther, [[ComicBook/JeanGrey Phoenix]], Starbrand, ComicBook/GhostRider and ComicBook/IronFist.

* '''''[[ComicBook/SpiderManDeadpool Spider-Man vs. Deadpool]]'''''[[note]]Formerly ''Spider-Man/Deadpool''[[/note]] -- The friendship is over as the web-slinger and the Merc with a Mouth are at each other's throats! Written by Robbie Thompson with art by Chris Bachalo. Continuing at #23.

* '''''Weapon X''''' -- Old Man Logan's team races to the aid of a third-world country where a militia is committing mutant genocide using the pills used by the deranged super soldier Nuke! Continuing at #12.

* '''''Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man''''' -- Spider-Man goes back to his roots as... he's once again at odds with the NYPD. Written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Adam Kubert; legacy numbering starts at #297.

* '''''ComicBook/{{Domino|Marvel Comics}}''''' -- Written by Creator/GailSimone with art by David Baldeon.

* '''''[[ComicBook/MsMarvel2014 Ms. Marvel]]''''' -- In the aftermath of ''Secret Empire'', Ms. Marvel has disappeared, leading to ordinary citizens taking up the mantle... and Red Dagger arriving to find the missing Marvel. Continuing at #25.

* '''''ComicBook/{{Exiles}}''''' -- [[ComicBook/AgeOfApocalypse Blink]], [[ComicBook/YoungAvengers Iron Lad]], [[ComicBook/KamalaKhan Khan (a middle aged Ms. Marvel)]], [[ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} Wolvie]] and [[Film/ThorRagnarok Valkyrie]] are recruited by ComicBook/NickFury, to travel the multiverse. Written by Saladin Ahmed and drawn by Javier Rodriguez.

* '''''ComicBook/OldManHawkeye'''''-- A prequel to ComicBook/OldManLogan, this 12 issue series is set 5 years before the events of the original story and follows Clint Barton, who is forced to confront a horrible event from his past as he slowly goes blind. Written by Ethan Sacks and drawn by Marco Chechetto.

* '''''ComicBook/{{Daredevil}}''''' -- As a result of ''Secret Empire'', Wilson Fisk is now Mayor of New York City. What's Matt Murdock to do? Written by Charles Soule with art by Stefano Landini; legacy numbering starts at #595.

* '''''[[ComicBook/AstonishingXMen2017 Astonishing X-Men]]''''' -- A Man Called X. Continuing at #7.

* '''''ComicBook/OldManLogan''''' -- Drawn to Japan by a former lover of the original Logan, Old Man Logan finds himself confronting the Hand and the mysterious Scarlet Samurai! Written by Ed Brisson with art by Mike Deodato JR.; continuing at #31.

* '''''ComicBook/XMenRed''''' -- The resurrected original Jean Grey leads her own team[[note]]"All-New" Wolverine, the Honey Badger, Nightcrawler, Namor, Gentle, [[OriginalGeneration Trinary]], Gambit... and others to be revealed later[[/note]] of X-Men! Written by Tom Taylor and drawn by Mahmud Asrar.

* '''''ComicBook/MarvelTwoInOne''''' -- Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm reunite to search for the missing Richards Family. Standing in their way is Doctor Doom, who has the key to their whereabouts. Written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Jim Cheung. New series starting at #1.

* '''''[[ComicBook/AstonishingXMenSoule Astonishing X-Men]]''''' -- A Man Called X. Continuing at #7.

* '''''Ben Reilly: The ComicBook/ScarletSpider''''' -- A new Hornet crashes in on Ben Reilly's turf, leading to a confrontation between him not only the clone of Peter Parker, but also the ComicBook/{{Slingers}}, the team Hornet was part of. Written by Peter David and drawn by Will Sliney; continuing at #10.

* '''''ComicBook/XMenBlue''''' -- Mojo Worldwide kicks off as Mojo seeks to raise ratings by raising havoc in Manhattan. Written by Cullen Bunn and drawn by Jorge Molina; continuing at #13.

* '''''ComicBook/MoonKnight''''' -- Moon Knight faces down what might be his greatest threat yet! Written by Max Bemis with art by Jacen Burrows. New series starting at #188.

* ''ComicBook/{{Venom}}'' [[note]]continuing from ''Venom'' (vol. 3) #6[[/note]] -- The Lethal Protector returns. Written by Mike Costa with art by Gerardo Sandoval; legacy numbering starts at #150.

* '''''ComicBook/XMenGold''''' -- Mojo Worldwide continues. Written by Marc Guggenheim and drawn by Mike Mayhew; continuing at #13.

* '''''Amazing Spider-Man: ComicBook/RenewYourVows''''' -- Jump ahead eight years later to see the Spider-Family (with a teenaged Annie May) in action! Written by Jody Houser with art by Nick Roche. Continuing at #13.

* '''''ComicBook/SpiderGwen''''' -- Gwenom arrives! Written by Jason Latour with art by Robbi Rodriguez; continues at #25.

* '''''ComicBook/CaptainAmerica''''' -- In the aftermath of ''ComicBook/SecretEmpire'', Steve Rogers returns to his roots and seeks out people to find out how people feel about him and what they want. Written by ComicBook/MarkWaid with artwork by Chris Samnee; legacy numbering starts at #695

* '''''ComicBook/{{Venom}}''''' [[note]]continuing from ''Venom'' (vol. 3) #6[[/note]] -- The Lethal Protector returns. Written by Mike Costa with art by Gerardo Sandoval; legacy numbering starts at #150.

* '''''ComicBook/{{Cable}}''''' -- Cable makes it his mission to protect the timestream. But when a threat emerges that he can't fight alone, he assembles the [[ComicBook/NewMutants Newer Mutants]][[note]]Longshot, Shatterstar, Doop, [[ComicBook/{{Exiles}} [=AoA=] Blink]], Armor and a past X-23[[/note]]. Written by Ed Brisson and drawn by Jon Malin; legacy numbering starts at #150.

* '''''ComicBook/ThePunisher''''' -- To help Nick Fury get rid of a lot of scum, Frank Castle is given a powerful new weapon: the abandoned War Machine armor! Written by Matthew Rosenberg with art by Guiu Vilanova; legacy numbering starts at #218.

* '''''ComicBook/InfinityCountdown''''' -- The Infinity Stones have reappeared throughout the Marvel Universe, and the hunt for them begins. Written by Gerry Duggan.